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Festival of love and faith: Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is an enchanting Indian Festival that glorifies and strengthens the beautiful relationship between a brother and sister. The festival of Rakhi is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Shravana or Savana. Hence the festival of Rakhi is also called ‘Rakhi Purnima’.

The festival is being celebrated since Vedic Period and is revered even in the modern times.

On this day sisters fast till they complete the ceremonies of Rakhi. Dutifully following the tradition, sisters apply red tilak on brother’s forehead, tie the most beautiful Rakhi or Raksha and perform an arti of him.

After this brother is given some sweet to eat. The simple ceremony symbolizes sister’s sincerest prayers for the health and well being of their brother. Brothers too bless their sisters and promise to protect their sister’s honour at the cost of their life.

Raksha Bandhan

Brothers and sisters strive to perform Rakhi ceremonies in person and in many families Rakhi is the time for joyous family reunion. However, sisters who cannot manage to meet their brother send Rakhi by post. The latest trend is to send E-Rakhi as more and more brothers and sisters are hooked on to net.

Raksha Bandhan is a joyful family festival and its celebrations are sober yet delightful. For siblings it is time to reflect and cherish the shared memories of childhood and strengthen their relationship further into an unshakable bond for life. Most cheerful part of Raksha Bandhan celebrations is the exchange of gifts which take place.

Sisters take it as their cultural right to be pampered by best of Rakhi gifts or cash by their caring brothers who are supposed to turn magnanimous on Rakhi. They themselves are showered with affection, best wishes and loving Rakhi Gifts. Best of festive food is relished by the family and relatives who join in to be a part of joyful celebrations.